Tokyo_Bunny_8990: Im not sure about the inspiration but it likely is Japanese horror like kowabana in contrast to the Evil Within (Tango's other big IP) which seems to be heavily influenced by Western horror.

It might appeal to you since there is alot of Japanese folklore like kappa or tengu and basically incorporating these old tales into modern Shibuya. I dont think its the most accurate depiction of Shibuya (I like TWEWY for that) but it does a good job.

There is some Japanese urban legends, mostly in the free DLC though. A different interpretation of Hanako-san, the scary school, and "ghost" photo captures that fit the minimalist Japanese horror concept a bit more. Wouldnt really say it was minimalist though like hitokowa, more traditional Japanese scary stories. I recommend seeing some videos to see if you are interested enough to buy though. While I did enjoy the game, I did play it through a streaming service.